10 ACC Football Players Who Will Replace NFL Draft Early Entrants in 2021

Posted Jan 21, 2021
British Brooks and Josh Henderson had 21 carries in the Orange Bowl after Michael Carter and Javonte Williams opted out of the game. But it will be Tennessee transfer Ty Chandler that gets first crack at the starting spot. In four years in Knoxville, Chandler rushed for 2,046 yards and 13 touchdowns, giving him a better resume than Brooks and Henderson. (Athlon Sports)

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